Civil Engineer in Colchester, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Colchester is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with at least two years of UK-based design experience. The role offers opportunities for early-career professionals to broaden their technical expertise while working on diverse civil engineering projects. An excellent benefits package is provided, including flexible working and mentoring through an ICE-accredited training scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Financial contribution for home setup

Company mobile phone

Annual company weekend away

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' UK-based design experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK standards and design regulations.
• Comfortable managing project deadlines and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and manage civil design projects across various sectors.
• Prepare flood risk assessments and develop sustainable drainage strategies.
• Produce detailed designs for earthworks, highways, and infrastructure.
• Support applications and agreements with necessary consents.
• Collaborate with structural teams on integrated developments.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Civils 3D

Proficient in PDS

Proficient in MicroDrainage (Windes)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Civil Engineer

Our client, a respected engineering consultancy based in Colchester, is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with a minimum of two years' UK-based design experience to join their growing infrastructure team.

Colchester
£40k-£45k plus benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional looking to broaden their technical expertise whilst contributing to a wide variety of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will work independently on smaller schemes and play a key role within larger multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of senior engineers and directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and manage civil design projects across residential, education, urban regeneration, and public realm sectors
• Prepare flood risk assessments and develop sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS)
• Produce detailed designs for earthworks, highways, and infrastructure
• Support applications and agreements including S104, S106, S38, S278, and build-over consents
• Collaborate with structural teams on integrated developments

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, PDS, and MicroDrainage (Windes)
• Sound knowledge of UK standards and design regulations
• Comfortable managing project deadlines and client expectations
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

You will enjoy working on a diverse project portfolio with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and will gain supportive mentoring through a structured ICE‑accredited training scheme. This role is ideal for a motivated civil engineer looking to refine their design skills and take the next step in a rewarding career.

You will be offered an excellent benefits package which includes flexible working, 28 days annual leave, financial contribution to set up working from home, company mobile phone, annual company weekend away and much more.

Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting to learn more

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